Well it's officially 2022 and I would LOVE to know what type of videos you would like to see from me this year! More of the same? Snare reviews? VLOGs? All of the above? Let me know 🍵🙏🍵 Mike J - www.mikeslessons.com
@pentzzsolt2 жыл бұрын
The vlogs were really cool! I'd love more of those.
@Ashlord2 жыл бұрын
All of the above, but especially the vlogs. Super fun. Happy New Year Mike!
@matttaylor47382 жыл бұрын
Gear related or behind the scenes at clinic Vlogs. Especially the UK drum show 👍👍
@croomkid042 жыл бұрын
Personally lots more videos like this. It did wonders for me as a drummer without a primarily fundamental background. Thank you so much.
@filodrum19792 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, it’d be interesting if you post a video where you explain how to practice in general, regardless if it’s a groove rather than fills, etc., and your opinion about how to subdivide our time during practicing. Thank you
@stefanaleksic41132 жыл бұрын
I cant believe almost 17 years i am watching every Mike Johnston KZbin video. All best in new year Mike!
@herrpauk2 жыл бұрын
You must be good at drums then..
@stefanaleksic41132 жыл бұрын
@@herrpauk Ahaha, i dont think so. But i am better then i started to play thanks to Mike videos. In Serbia you don't have so many educators for drums. I have masters degree in economy but drums are my hobby!
@Thor9622 жыл бұрын
Bro I’ve been following you since I’m in high school. I’m now married with kids and am a band director myself. Thank you 😊
@YOWValley Жыл бұрын
Mike, just found one of your YT freebies... '2 grooves for 2022', yeah I know I am a little late to the party, but back to my reason for commenting. Besides your obvious hard earned skills and teaching ability, your humility, humour and lack of arrogance, (which is completely at odds with your abilities) held my attention to the end of the video. It has instilled in me a desire to try again to become a competent drummer. I am one of those high school concert band drummers, who after college moved onto family, other hobbies, and life in general. A few years ago (I am now in my 60's) I decided I was going to give it another shot. I bought a set of drums and I even tried some in person lessons for about 8 months. While this improved my very limited muscle memory and helped me develop as a drummer to some degree it didn't give me what I was looking for. (The fault was and is with me, not my teacher). After seeing this video I am going to go back at it, and if it takes me all of 2023 to get these grooves down, after seeing your videos (I also watched part of, so far, the Flow video) I feel more motivated than I have ever been, to try again. Thank You!
@Ronchoponcho19502 жыл бұрын
Mike, 45 plus year session, band and touring drummer AND I AM STILL LEARNING THINGS THANKS TO YOU! Thank you. Love your podcasts with Eddy. Please do not stop these great learning video and podcasts. I am telling as many people or drummers that I know to watch and listen to you. God bless drums!
@drummermomcjs2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Mike. I was introduced to your videos in 2010 or so. The most significant thing that I have learned from you and it has changed my entire drumming mindset is this. There are not better and worse drummers, there are drummers at all different places along the path of drumming, and no matter where you are on that path, you can grow further along that path with diligent work and a commitment to stay the course no matter how long it takes. The other valuable thing that I have learned from you through the years is the importance of allowing your strong hand to teach the weak hand, and that weaknesses are not things to lament and feel like a loser about, but areas where you can grow dramatically and gain victory in. Thank you for the hours and energy that you pour into each of your videos, clinics, camps, and lessons Mike, you are a valuable part of the greater drum community and I am thankful for having found your channel. Happy New Year Mike and may exciting new opportunities fill your coming year.
@anthonymignot2532 жыл бұрын
Mike I’ve been watching your vids for about 3 years now and I’m so thankful that you are teaching. I consider you my teacher and appreciate all that you do for the drum community. Thanks for allowing me to embrace the suck and striving to be a better musician/ drummer at this craft. Keep doing what your doing, you are a true blessing!
@mattnieri12022 жыл бұрын
Deep respect for calling it a Gadson groove and for not being afraid to bury the beater in spite of the current trend.
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Gadson is a game changer so he deserves respect whenever possible. As for the beater, it all just depends on the kick I'm playing. If it's wide open I play off and let the drum breath. This kick drum however has a pillow inside it so it would be absurd to play off the head and pretend like it actually did something, LOL. Much appreciated for the kind words Matt!
@wilkinsnl2 жыл бұрын
Love that Broadkaster man. That thing is beautiful!!!!!
@rhornjr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. As a hack drummer, by biggest issue (other than timing) is my ability to play quickly with my right hand like this. I'm going to give this a shot and see how much it helps. Love your content and your passion.
@matttaylor47382 жыл бұрын
Awesome as ever Mr J. Thanks for being a constant in my playing life, a very happy 22 2u and yours ..
@terrytk93982 жыл бұрын
Nice sound edit @7.30. The quality of the video and content therein speaks for itself!😀
@CnutLongsword2 жыл бұрын
How odd. The other day I noticed had badly my left and right side conflicted and I devised some very simple exercise to play right foot and left hand together behind a right hand pulse. Very pleased to find a far more advanced workout to target to the same stuff once my own basic af exercise becomes too easy. Thanks Mike!
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
That's AWESOME to hear Sia! We all go through it so you're in good company :) Mike J - www.mikeslessons.com
@xavieracosta19402 жыл бұрын
My first MJ video was how to do the windmill! I was hooked ever since. That was years ago.
@n03k3ll3r2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Mike!!🎉
@grumpydrummer89609 ай бұрын
My challenge groove for 2024. only just heard this today... sounds awesome. Merry Christmas.
@croomkid042 жыл бұрын
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed the thought behind "educational density" and how truly enlightening this has been to watch.
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
Awe bro... that means so much to me!!!
@Kniightisa2 жыл бұрын
I loled at "sucks buttered ass" that's a new one for me 😂 thanks for the great drum lesson though! Love what you do man
@johnrobinson83232 жыл бұрын
I'll be back sometime in April because it'll take me that long to really play these grooves correctly. But that's the great thing about drums. We, or at least I, never run out of things to practice. 🥁❤
@jakobwayne8374 Жыл бұрын
This is a petition for a lesson on the saucy vowbell groove! Pls Mike ❤❤❤
@kbalu74882 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike for the wonderful grooves with notes.
@dennisstgermain41872 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU and HNY to you 2 !
@kgdrummerboy2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Grooves Mike! Happy New Year to you, Amber, Juneau, and the Mikes Lessons family!
@JeffRandallDrumming2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year bud!
@CamiloMoyaBaterista2 жыл бұрын
Cool
@NickinNashville2 жыл бұрын
2 legends 😉
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
You as well brother! See you on the 15th at Nelson's?
@JeffRandallDrumming2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeslessons Wish I could! I’m gigging that night.
@PezrulezHaakon2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I've been following you almost from your first videos. It's been really fun. 🤗 The paradiddle groove is the one i might be able to learn during this year. But the other won't happen this year.
@D_Hill_Drums2 жыл бұрын
“Really fellowship with it.” You been around Will Kennedy too much! 😂 Actually, nobody can be around Will enough! I hope to see both of you in Alabama again this coming August!
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
He taught me that on my first lesson with him about 6 years ago. He's THE MAN! We will see you next year for sure.
@rrrrrr70732 жыл бұрын
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
@maximomartinez68432 жыл бұрын
AWESOME Mike , Happy New Year bro , xx
@jwlee10592 жыл бұрын
Still cranking out the sauce! The best drumming teacher I have ever met. I highly recommend his camp.
@tx2jbh812 жыл бұрын
Fellowship with these grooves; all the way to Mordor 🧗🏼♀️
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
Damn right! If more people gave drumming the dedication that Frodo did to throwing that ring into the fires of Mt. Doom we would have an even greater community of drummers. LOL :)
@bobweber41402 жыл бұрын
Happy new year bro great lesson thankyou god bless
@karlaaltavoz2 жыл бұрын
i remember seeing the first vid and thinking... wow!! thank youuuu!!!!
@TopDownDrumming2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Going to be working on these for a bit! Tons of value in there. Thanks Mike!
@joelsaucier43422 жыл бұрын
Happy New years to you Mike and i wish the same to you"re dog Juno...haha. For 2022 i would like to have more groove with cowbell...and what kind of shoes you have...so Nice...and again all the best for 2022.
@weareparkerful2 жыл бұрын
Good job Mike Appreciate the work you put into your lessons. They don’t suck buttered ass
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
LOL! Much appreciated
@christophermartin2402 жыл бұрын
I was hoping this might be you revisiting the peppamint groove! I tried looking for that video recently and couldn't find it! please bring it back!
@davidwilcox99442 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Mike!
@anthonymignot2532 жыл бұрын
This is why I got so much respect ✊🏾 for you, your the best!!!
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
Anthony… THANK YOU 🙏 🍵🍵🙏
@adamrabbDrums2 жыл бұрын
EY YO MIKEY! Thanks for all the videos, you've helped me transition from a decent drummer to a more than decent drummer with spice. The spice makes everything nice my friend! Cheers! PS, I hope you break down that intro groove. I need more samba/latin grooves in my life.
@stevehuang26122 жыл бұрын
dude, those 99 cent videos were killer, they're still on my hard drive!!
@MaxHogendijk2 жыл бұрын
Happy 2022 Mike. Still use some chops today from last years video's 😁
@lawrencem.80632 жыл бұрын
that john legend video really makes me dig more into drumming ❤️❤️❤️ unfortunately i can't find the video in youtube anymore x☹️
@rockytoprecordingreviews41672 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike! And yes! What a journey it has been and hopefully will continue to be for a long time! You're one of the best educators out there and truly a down right inspiration. I'm definitely going to have to try these two out later when I can get to the kit 😁
@raulignacioarnal59592 жыл бұрын
You are so great man. Thank you so very much. For those about to drums...we salute you...chananananana
@Apollo-Cheese2 жыл бұрын
That first groove is amazing. I can do everything with the ghost notes and bass while keeping 16th on the right, my only struggle is keeping those drags consistent 😔
@Mikeluvdrums2 жыл бұрын
Love this guy !
@timfroncek71472 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year and Thank-you for these amazing videos!!!
@lukaskarotte63222 жыл бұрын
Okay, listen. I'll try my best to learn these grooves, and in a year I will come back and share my results :D
@poyrazaldemir64012 жыл бұрын
Did you change your overhead mic? This one looks a little bit different. Still drums sound great:) definitely the best sounding drum channel on KZbin!
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
Great eye! I did indeed. That's the AT4050ST. It's a stereo mic that gives me a right and a left channel coming out of it. Truly incredible mic.
@poyrazaldemir64012 жыл бұрын
@@mikeslessons awesome
@juzzlikedat15462 жыл бұрын
That was amazing thank you !
@drumteacher432 жыл бұрын
2 really cool grooves Mike! I learned a slightly different version of your paradiddle diddle groove from Bill Bruford a few years back but I love both of these awesom! I’ll be using both asap 😎
@pierrechabaud46372 жыл бұрын
Super vidéo bravo Mike !
@zav.i2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another video!
@Ugene122 жыл бұрын
The first video I watched from you was the fly to me cover where you explained the songo drumbeat. I play that same rythm to this day. Happy new year!! #Godbless
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
DANG!!! Going way back 🙏🙏🙏
@MrPeter9242 жыл бұрын
awesome great music song great drummer.
@MrPeter9242 жыл бұрын
Happy new year 2022
@pinkxxmango2 жыл бұрын
Yay grateful for the knowledge you share!
@noknownthrone24872 жыл бұрын
You made an interesting comment about having trouble with right hand speed, but I actually seem to be having that problem with my left hand! Hint, I like to focus on metal (like to have fun with Ragae and hip hop though). Para diddle diddles are ok, I feel like maybe just putting in a lot of double stroke work would help me here? Hilarious... as I'm typing this the groove #2 was what I was going to say I've been practicing... haha I think I'll keep it going on groove 2, that one is super fun to place kicks in different spots. Thank you for everything you do for us!!!
@viajandobarat02 жыл бұрын
Gracias Mike...
@marcosvini42242 жыл бұрын
Isso é muito legal! Vlw pela aula, professor!!
@KirksDrumRoom2 жыл бұрын
Great grooves. And done in Oliver Cabell sneaks! Awesome all around!
@henrymasters83192 жыл бұрын
Damn those are spicy! Managed two bars each after about 40 minutes- 50bpm LOL. Gonna need some work!
@michaelclark86362 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mike... Thank you... You are an amazing teacher! May I ask what size bass drum you are using in this video?
@Justincasehp142 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Mike. Thank you for everything you do for us dude. Loving both the grooves and will try to follow them & then build my version. Although the paradiddle diddle groove is extremely close to one you posted about four years ago, I think. Which I’m still failing to pull together, yet I’m still pushing it through and enjoying. Are you coming to the UK in 2022?
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
I've posted everything at least 5 times, LOL! But no matter how many times I post it, it shan't change the amount of folks who still need to practice it :)
@miker52332 жыл бұрын
Paradiddle Diddle right hand ride cymbal left hand on ragtime the turtles on the floor time in the snare drum that was I remember that I still use that not matter what castration but but I've been there since the beginning thank you for everything Mike
@SukrinoRahman2 жыл бұрын
A video about the watch you're wearing. I realise you have really beautiful watches!
@JordanFavazzaView2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have really bad tinnitus and I think it’s from jaw misalignment or Tmj I think it’s called. It’s tough dealing with it and still playing 10 min a day. Thank you for your videos man.
@ndzapruder2 жыл бұрын
I came for the grooves, stayed for the merciless steel-blue eyes. Don't you *ever* bow to social pressures, Mike.
@asacrusoe87602 жыл бұрын
I’m totally a lift the right arm too high when playing 16s on the hats on two and four haha. Been cognizant of it for a couple years but haven’t focused on fixing it I guess. I should probably focus on it because it’s a big deal.
@HP_Drums2 жыл бұрын
I almost played an identical version of the first Groove in a Song but with 8th notes on the hihat but i will love to play it with the 16th note hihat and will focus on the concistency of the acents maybe it will give the song a new vibe ;-)
@ejames64312 жыл бұрын
Good for me to 'try' to learn.
@funk05152 жыл бұрын
That opening is straight 'Ghost' pepper! Do you have any songs in mind you're going to slay this year?
@D_Hill_Drums2 жыл бұрын
Those two grooves were great but I can’t wait for the groove at 0:31: “Skane ja goon ga jagga dat doon doon, skane da goon ba jagga dat doon scabba dabba ting” video.
@maidenless_tarnished2 жыл бұрын
I remember when that Double Bass video first came out
@mattsmith-drums2 жыл бұрын
BRO THE OLD DRUMLAB VIDS HOLY DOG NUGGETS!!!!!!
@lunaeek91302 жыл бұрын
That was freaking nice xD
@toddcooper57812 жыл бұрын
Damn sexy Kit brother. Love the hot sauces man.Abundant Blessing’s &HappyNewYear2022
@gryd34612 жыл бұрын
well hey i already have groove one down! i constantly practice 16th note grooves ghosting every single note and it's way too fun
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
Yo! DM me a video of this groove on Insta so I can share it with everyone. @mikeslessons - and I completely agree on the fun level!
@gryd34612 жыл бұрын
@@mikeslessons for sure! ill just have to get some time with the school's set, i don't have room to set up my own right now!
@jonathanbormann50772 жыл бұрын
I've been meaning to ask, your left side ride, is it a Foundry Reserve 22" light?
@jeanedouard9882 жыл бұрын
Super 👏👏👏👏👏
@awmaace33972 жыл бұрын
Still use the single kick double bass today 😆😆
@lotsofhands49292 жыл бұрын
u are awesome
@pacoside10922 жыл бұрын
1200 calories per groove. Good job Mike!
@alijohn14052 жыл бұрын
hi Mike , I hope you are well, I just wanted to ask how do I go about booking a place for your masterclass at the UK drum show? their website has a link thats leads to buying a general ticket which i already have? your website is also linked there but i cant find anything on your website about it?. really wanna book a place! let me know dude and love your doggo! say hello to doggo from me haha.
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ali, are you looking to attend my Main Stage performance or the masterclasses that I’m teaching in the education room?
@alijohn14052 жыл бұрын
@@mikeslessons well both! :p however my request was in line with the master classes? so yeah any light on the subject would be tasty.
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
@@alijohn1405 no worries at all my friend - Main Stage: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-uk-drum-show-2022-tickets-74402262169 Education Room: theukdrumshow.com/education-room/
@ShauTam2 жыл бұрын
What is your drumhead used ? ( Snare top/bottom | Tom top/bottom | bass drumhead )
@brettrule9842 жыл бұрын
What metronome app is that? Sure Mike has mentioned it somewhere
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
You can find the link to it in any video that I have posted in the past 3 years :) Hope that helps, Mike J
@brettrule9842 жыл бұрын
@@mikeslessons the ol show more, not sure how i missed all that info
@JasonMcLemore2 жыл бұрын
Don't mind me...just a middle-aged dude coming in to Mike's Hardware Store picking up some new tools.
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
No mind at all. Stay as long as you like and grab whatever you need. I'll be at the counter when you're ready Jason :) lol
@aristotle56982 жыл бұрын
Is that a prototype of your ride cymbal? Or something you can’t talk about???
@mikeslessons2 жыл бұрын
GREAT EYE! That's the final prototype of my signature ride. She's 9 years old and just gets better every single day. I usually have it on my personal kit at home but she needed to get some screen time so... :)
@aristotle56982 жыл бұрын
@@mikeslessons you have a great new year man! Thank you for the amazing things you’ve brought to the table last year.
@maness21122 жыл бұрын
The ride is my favorite. I have the k dry ride. Way over 10 years old. Aging well. Looks similar to Mike's. If you are shopping for one.
@aristotle56982 жыл бұрын
@@maness2112 I’m partially favoring the Meinl extra dry ride 22” or the Polyphonic
@maness21122 жыл бұрын
@@aristotle5698 i see that big beautiful beast!
@waynecoxdrums2 жыл бұрын
Great exercise.
@TopDownDrumming2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Going to be working on these for a bit! Tons of value in there. Thanks Mike!
@ricklord71442 жыл бұрын
Started my online coarse with you last Monday. Even down due to a couple of sick days, I have learned more with your coarse than any other I've taken. At 67, teaching the old dog new tricks isn't always easy. You sir, never promise easy but, you promise growth if lots of practice is applied. I have never practiced more. Your methodology makes learning very enjoyable. Even if I do throw my sticks into the drywall every now and then! That being said... I'm actually learning some very cool new tricks!!! These two new grooves may be light years away for me but, I'm working em nonetheless! Thank you, Mike!!!
@pentzzsolt2 жыл бұрын
That first groove is perfectly in line with what I'm working on at the moment. The great Jeff Randall sent me down a rabbit hole to explore ghost notes over bass drum notes. And ghost notes before and after the backbeat. I'm set for the year.
@pcboyne2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos.
@AaronLevyDrums2 жыл бұрын
Whenever you get that intro groove down, you should call it the NYD2O22 Groove! Happy New Years To You and your fam. All the best!
@brianrader2212 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the "Fool in the Rain" shuffle. Just a little modified. Killer groove though!
@MendaPro2 жыл бұрын
Yeah yeah !! Sabroso muy sabroso .. Saludos desde Barcelona !!
@lindacostellodrums2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year! Thanks for all the amazing content!
@DuaneBenjaminDrums2 жыл бұрын
Waiting for your lesson on the groove you played at the beginning of this video!!
@RCBtrips2 жыл бұрын
First video that I’ve watched was the double bass on single foot. Thanks Mike. Happy New Year!
@tdrum212 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Happy new year & thanks for the ideas/inspiration
@tomtrottersdrumsesh36882 жыл бұрын
John legend video, forgot about that, but it was big for me!
@jones27202 жыл бұрын
Best sounding drum kit and cymbals on the interwebs.